Layout Supervisor

Step into a leadership role at a premier OEM foundry where innovation meets precision. As a Layout Supervisor, you’ll work on critical aerospace components for military helicopters, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like 3D sand printing and PolyScan 3D scanning. You’ll lead operations across fixture, straightening, machine shop, and layout areas, driving production goals while ensuring compliance with inspection and safety standards. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on first article inspections, manage training and performance evaluations, and support resource planning—all within an autonomous leadership team committed to professional growth and continuous improvement. Apply today! 

Work model:

• On-Site

What you will do:

• Schedule and coordinate fixture, straightening, machine shop, and layout operations
• Ensure adherence to inspection, safety, and quality standards
• Develop and maintain work instructions; submit revisions to Quality Control
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on first article inspection and predevelopment parts.
• Oversee completion of internal and external documentation (e.g., AS9102 forms, inspection reports)
• Train and evaluate employees; maintain accurate training records
• Manage equipment maintenance and calibration schedules; liaise with external suppliers
• Direct quality assurance and control functions to optimize quality and cost
• Obtain necessary certifications and stamps for layout and inspection operations
• Maintain tool crib and calibration schedules
• Utilize Polyworks and other metrology tools for layout and inspection processes

What you will need to be successful:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of metrology experience with strong technical skills
• Proficiency in Polyworks, Excel, and metrology tools (snap calipers, micrometers)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong communication skills for coordinating across departments
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, and NADCAP standards preferred

Benefits overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO 
• 401k

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Marlyn Herrera at (515) 225-7000 or mherrera@thepalmergroup.com.